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 * Software GmbH
 *
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 * you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
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package org.n52.wps.server;

import java.util.Collection;

import net.opengis.wps.x100.ProcessDescriptionType;

/**
 * @author 	Bastian Schaeffer, University of Muenster, Theodor Foerster, ITC
 *
 */
public interface IAlgorithmRepository {
	Collection<String> getAlgorithmNames();
	
	IAlgorithm getAlgorithm(String processID);
	
	ProcessDescriptionType getProcessDescription(String processID);
	
	boolean containsAlgorithm(String processID);

	/**
	 * use to free resources
	 */
	public void shutdown();
	

}
